This blog is packed full of winter wedding ideas. I just love a winter wedding, the deeper darker colors, the crisp winter air.

One of the things I love most about a winter wedding is the options! You can go dark and moody, keep it clean and fresh, and bright bold jewel colors. If you want a romantic setting on your wedding day then a candlelight winter wedding really can’t be beaten!

WINTER WEDDING FASHION IDEAS

Plan your wedding day as if you are going to have the worst weather imaginable! Yes, really. One of the things that will really spoil your day is if you feel cold, wet or windswept. Think about winter wedding fashion ideas to keep you warm.

1. WEAR A CAPE

A winter wedding gives you the chance to really dress up your outfit, think about adding an awesome cape.

2. FUR IS PERFECT FOR WINTER

Go full on faux fur coat for your arrival to the ceremony and reveal your outfit when you get inside.

3. BRIDAL COAT ENTRANCE

Making that grand entrance in a sweeping coat and then revealing what lies beneath once you’ve stepped into the building will be dramatic and very cool and you’ll be super cosy.

5. TWEED FABRICS

Why not think about rich fabrics for your wedding outfits, tweeds and tartans are not only warm but look great too. They don’t have to be traditional, we are thinking more Vivienne Westwood or Jean Paul Gaultier than Bonny Prince Charlie!

6. WEAR A HAT

How about a hat? We love a hat and whether you go for a cool boho fedora or a vintage cloche hat, if you fancy a Peaky Blinders style tweed cap or a wild west Stetson we know you’ll rock it and be warm and dry too.

7. SUPPLY UMBRELLAS

Make sure you have some good quality large umbrellas too. Not those ones that whip inside out and the spokes break with the tiniest puff of wind! We are thinking massive, heavy duty umbrellas to keep your hair, makeup, dress, suit, shoes, flowers, and everything else dry. Order a few spares for your guests to huddle under too. If it doesn’t rain or it isn’t snowy then that’s a bonus; but hey, bring it on we say, you’ll be as dry as a bone under your boujee brolly.

Emma Boyle Photography

HBA Photography

Emma Boyle Photography

HBA Photography

WINTER FLOWER IDEAS

8. USE IN-SEASON FLOWERS

finding those winter wedding ideas. So you’ve scrolled Instagram, you’ve pinned on Pinterest and you’ve Googled ‘til you drop. You have a fabulous mood board full of your favourite flowers. But uh oh! Those perfect peonies are going to be pretty much impossible to find in the winter. Make sure the blooms you are choosing are available for a winter wedding.

9. USE RICH COLORED FLOWERS

There are plenty of ways you can bring rich opulent colors into your winter wedding flowers, you can use berries, colorful roses and gorgeous jewel colored ranunculi.

10. WINTER WHITE WONDERLAND

If you want to go for a softer winter white theme there are plenty of seasonal white flowers around.

11. FORGET FLOWERS AND USE SUCCULENTS

Why not try a wedding bouquet or floral displays using succulents instead of flowers, these will last longer too so you can keep them or give them away as a keepsake after the ceremony?

12. LOTS OF FOLIAGE

Foliage is plentiful all year around, we love a beautifully textured, foliage laden bouquet. This can spill over into your styling with foliage decorated table settings and ceremony backdrops. There are plenty of gorgeous floral options in the winter just make sure you do your research so you’re not disappointed if your florist can’t source summer season blooms for you.

PHOTOGRAPHY IDEAS

13. HAVE AN EARLY CEREMONY

If you love natural light and bright and airy photography then you are going to have a very short window of time to capture these images during your winter wedding. Make sure you time your ceremony when you can get the most out of the winter daylight. We suggest a ceremony earlier on in the day maybe 12.30pm or 1pm or if you are thinking outside the box then maybe consider a first look, we have a whole other blog on first looks and the advantages of them.

14. GO DARK AND MOODY

However, if you are a big fan of more dark and moody photography then a winter wedding is the one for you. No worries about the sun being too bright and your guests squinting on every snap. As you know we love a moody wedding and the winter afternoon sundown is absolutely perfect for the looks we love.

15. CREATIVE STYLES

Each photographer has their own style. So Always make sure you know what kind of images you want and check that the photographer you choose gets your style. Check how they edit their photos before you book. Chat to them about the images you’d like to capture and the feel of the images you’d like. They will be delighted to talk through their vision with you too and you’ll have memories you’ll be proud to share for ever.

We have a great selection of photographers on our directory if you’re still looking for one for your winter wedding.

BLV Images

Nicole Wren Photography

BLV Images

Nicole Wren Photography

WINTER WEDDING DETAILS

16. HAVE FIREWORKS

Make the most of the darkness on your special day. Most guests would like to have some fresh air at some point in the celebrations. How about arranging an awesome firework display to entertain the guests and get them outside.

17. SERVE MULLED WINE

Serve mulled wine, spiced apple hot toddies, warm winter Pimms and liqueur coffees. Have vats of steaming hot chocolate for any younger guests and let the sky light up.

18. SPARKLER SEND OFF

Provide sparkler for the guests to have fun with and have big baskets of throws and blankets that they can wear so that there is no excuse for them not to join in the fun.

19. SMORES PLEASE!

Think about lighting some fire pits if you are able and having a s’mores station and marshmallow toasting bar.

20. HAVE A FIRE EATER

How about hiring a fire eater or fire juggler to add to the entertainment? If you can get the venue to have a sound system outside even better to do this all to music. It’s a great interlude or a fabulous and exciting end to the evening. You want your guests to leave your wedding on a high.

FINAL THOUGHTS ON THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR A WINTER WEDDING

We hope that you enjoy planning your winter wedding, your choices will certainly be different to those you’d make for a summer wedding, think beef bourguignon instead of beef carpaccio, mulled wine instead of champagne.

But we think winter weddings feel rich and luxurious and you can have a lot of fun with textures, colours, tastes and overall feel. Most of all have fun with your planning and have a wonderful day.

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